Cowboy Butter for Steak

A hand dips a piece of steak coated in cowboy butter into a bowl of melted butter, with green onions scattered nearby.

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Grilled steak basted with a smoky, herby cowboy butter is the ultimate way to make a steakhouse meal at home. Cook it on a hot grill for deep char marks, baste it with the butter, then serve with extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping.

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Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings:

Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

2 ribeye steaks at least 1-inch thick
1/2 cup salted butter very soft, but not melted
2 cloves garlic grated
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried time
1 1/2 Tablespoon finely diced chives
2 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon worcesterchire sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Remove the steak from the fridge and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This helps reduce the chill for even cooking. Pat dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt an dblack pepper. I like to let it sit out while i chop the herbs and get the butter ingredients ready.
2 ribeye steaks
Add the butter to a small bowl with the rest of the cowboy butter ingredients and stir with a spoon. Taste and add more salt if needed. Store at room temperature until you’re ready to use it.
1/2 cup salted butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried time, 1 1/2 Tablespoon finely diced chives, 2 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon worcesterchire sauce
Clean the grill grates and oil them well (I use avocado oil). Preheat the grill to high heat (450-500°F).
When the grill is hot, place the steaks on the grill and immediately close the lid. Sear the steaks with the lid closed for 4-5 minutes. Flip and generously baste the cooked side with the cowboy butter. Close the lid and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare (see more cook temp and times below).
Remove to a clean cutting board or plate and tent with foil to rest. This allows the juices to reabsorb prior to cutting.
Serve with the remaining cowboy butter on the side for dipping or spread it over the steaks after slicing.

Notes

Cast Iron Skillet: Add avocado oil to cover the bottom of the pan. heat the cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add the steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes, until it creates a deeply golden crust. Flip and brush generously with cowboy butter. Continue to cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness (I like to pull mine off the heat at 135°F for medium-rare).

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